Man Selling Mutton
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Man Selling Mutton is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man standing behind a bamboo pole, which is supported by two tripods. The pole has various animal parts hanging from it, including what appears to be mutton. The man is dressed in traditional Chinese clothing and has a mustache. The man's attire and the items hanging from the pole suggest that he is a vendor, possibly selling meat or other goods. The use of a bamboo pole and tripods as a makeshift stand is also consistent with this interpretation. The painting's attention to detail and use of muted colors give it a sense of realism. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore further.
